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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.51, 25,162.52 and 10,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.51, 25,162.52 and 10,275.84 is: 14,180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.51 : 25,162.52 = 10,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.51/25,162.52 = 10,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.51x = 25,162.52 × 10,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.51x = 258,565,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,565,978.14/18,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.82

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